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A Royal Affair

Original title: Le roi
  • 19491949
  • 1h 40m
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5.6/10
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Le roi (1949)
  • Comedy
King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a womanizer, is on an official visit to France when he bumps into Bourdier the deputy which introduces him to the best places and charms during his stay.King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a womanizer, is on an official visit to France when he bumps into Bourdier the deputy which introduces him to the best places and charms during his stay.King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a womanizer, is on an official visit to France when he bumps into Bourdier the deputy which introduces him to the best places and charms during his stay.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
22
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  • Director
    • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
  • Writers
    • Emmanuel Arène(play "Le roi")
    • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
    • Gaston Arman de Caillavet(play "Le roi")
  • Stars
    • Maurice Chevalier
    • Annie Ducaux
    • Sophie Desmarets
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  • Director
    • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
  • Writers
    • Emmanuel Arène(play "Le roi")
    • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
    • Gaston Arman de Caillavet(play "Le roi")
  • Stars
    • Maurice Chevalier
    • Annie Ducaux
    • Sophie Desmarets
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    Maurice Chevalier
    Maurice Chevalier
    • The King Jean IV de Cerdagneas The King Jean IV de Cerdagne
    Annie Ducaux
    Annie Ducaux
    • Therese Marnixas Therese Marnix
    Sophie Desmarets
    Sophie Desmarets
    • Mme Youyou Bourdieras Mme Youyou Bourdier
    Alfred Adam
    Alfred Adam
    • Bourdieras Bourdier
    Jean Wall
    Jean Wall
    • Le Lorrainas Le Lorrain
    Robert Murzeau
    Robert Murzeau
    • Blondas Blond
    Henri Charrett
    • Cormeau, Minister of Commerceas Cormeau, Minister of Commerce
    Marcel Delaître
    Marcel Delaître
    • Count Martin de Mortieras Count Martin de Mortier
    • (as Marcel Delaître)
    Félix Paquet
    Félix Paquet
    • Gabrier, Postmaster Generalas Gabrier, Postmaster General
    François Joux
    • Marcel Rivelotas Marcel Rivelot
    Lucien Callamand
    • Dominiqueas Dominique
    Roger Monteaux
    • Aubergisteas Aubergiste
    Albert Michel
    • Un inspecteuras Un inspecteur
    Jacqueline Noëlle
    • Jeune veuveas Jeune veuve
    • (as Jacqueline Noelle)
    Jean Vallois
      Gustave Hamilton
        Georges Cahuzac
          Robert Vattier
          Robert Vattier
          • Marquis de Chamarandeas Marquis de Chamarande
          • Director
            • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
          • Writers
            • Emmanuel Arène(play "Le roi")
            • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
            • Gaston Arman de Caillavet(play "Le roi")
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          King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a womanizer, is on an official visit to France when he bumps into Bourdier the deputy which introduces him to the best places and charms during his stay.
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            La Barbe
            Music by Fred Freed
            Lyrics by Maurice Chevalier and Maurice Vandair
            Performed by Maurice Chevalier

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          7/10
          Sauvajon directs Chevalier ...
          ... in a palace : but that's Qualité Française !!! would have yelled the undrinkable nouvelle vague who never made any comic movie, not even one scene, because it was a sinister movement. And in "le Roi", there are a few very funny and unforgettable punchlines. "le Roi" is not a masterpiece but an entertaining comedy about international affairs settled with a king thanks to french charms. The end is unforgettable, not serious at all, how did they dare.
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          • Release date
            • December 14, 1949 (France)
          • Country of origin
            • France
          • Language
            • French
          • Also known as
            • Der König
          • Filming locations
            • Studios de la Victorine - 16 avenue Edoard Grinda, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
          • Production company
            • Spéva Films
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          • Runtime
            1 hour 40 minutes
          • Color
            • Black and White
          • Sound mix
            • Mono
          • Aspect ratio
            • 1.37 : 1

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